This will serve as my informational bit for the week. I know almost nothing about fungi — I had to research it. :-)
The Turkey Tail is a bracket fungus which has no stalk, like a mushroom, and feels leathery to the touch. Like other fungi, Turkey Tail is named for the part you can see. Most of the fungus is inside the bark of the log. The tail that you see is like the flower of the fungus. This fungus helps break down, old, dead logs and tree trunks.
I selected a 16:9 aspect to suit the way the fungus was growing along the dead and fallen tree trunk. I find the colors of this particular type of fungus to be pretty amazing.
For me, anyway, the latest set of images, when you have seemingly loosened your grip on specificity, have been amongst your most powerful images so far.
Chris, thank you, and an interesting observation providing food for thought. I can’t claim I know what’s changed or why but these photos have seem “different.” I appreciate your feedback.
Really nice, Earl. Believe it or not, I’m fascinated by fungus and lichen. It’s such interesting subject matter. I don’t have any fungus shots as colorful as this, though. Very well done.
Hi Ken, I find them fascinating as well. However, I’ve for some reason never taken the time to learn much about them. A couple more shots such as this and I may correct that situation. Thanks!
You found some great examples of Turkey Tail Earl. They aren’t always this colorful. I also did not know that the bulk of them are inside the bark! The little things you learn unexpectedly… thanks! :-)
Not only do you post good images but you also offer information I would not know about. I’ll be back! Hope you have a great Sunday.
Thanks, Monte, and I hope all your preparations for your upcoming move are going well.
What fascinating colours! Nature never ceases to surprise me.
Me too!
Very interesting information about the nature and depth of the fungus. They do make a very colorful subject which you’ve shown very well.
Hi Don, thanks!
For me, anyway, the latest set of images, when you have seemingly loosened your grip on specificity, have been amongst your most powerful images so far.
Chris, thank you, and an interesting observation providing food for thought. I can’t claim I know what’s changed or why but these photos have seem “different.” I appreciate your feedback.
I sure don’t know whether I’m right, all I can say is how the images feel to me as I look at them.
Well, if it was something good I was doing I’ve probably jinxed it now. ;-)
Really nice, Earl. Believe it or not, I’m fascinated by fungus and lichen. It’s such interesting subject matter. I don’t have any fungus shots as colorful as this, though. Very well done.
Hi Ken, I find them fascinating as well. However, I’ve for some reason never taken the time to learn much about them. A couple more shots such as this and I may correct that situation. Thanks!
The color is great, nature shows me something diferent everyday.
Hi Don, you’re absolutely right…we each just need to open our eyes and see. :-)
You found some great examples of Turkey Tail Earl. They aren’t always this colorful. I also did not know that the bulk of them are inside the bark! The little things you learn unexpectedly… thanks! :-)
Mark, thanks, I wasn’t aware of the fact about the bulk being inside the bark either until I did a little research.